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‘It's not acceptable’: Minister vows more police on the streets to tackle retail crime during Northampton town centre visit
The Minister of State for Crime, Policing and Fire, Diana Johnson, visited Northampton town centre on Monday afternoon (July 14) to speak with shop owners and police officers about tackling retail crime.
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Potholes, asylum hotels and HMOs all highlighted as areas of interest for Reform UK's DOGE team at West Northants Council
West Northamptonshire Council (WNC) has revealed the information it is likely to share with Reform UK’s DOGE team, ahead of their deep dive into council spending.
How Northampton used to be: The faces, fashion, dances and events of the Swinging Sixties
It was a decade like no other and the photographers at the Chronicle & Echo were there to capture just some of the moments.
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'Shocking': Opposition parties react as Reform at West Northants Council set to scrap net zero plans
West Northamptonshire Council (WNC) has announced its intentions to alter the region’s climate change policy and scrap its net zero targets.
Plans unveiled to convert former Northampton factory into 19 flats with £200k rental income – as children’s home plans scrapped
Plans to house vulnerable children in a refurbished former factory in Northampton have been scrapped – as the developer opts to prioritise private rents instead, with an estimated income of £200k a year.
IN PICTURES: These businesses have opened and closed in Northampton over the past three months
Take a look at the businesses that have opened and closed across Northampton throughout the second quarter of 2025, between April and June.
‘You saved my life’: Substance misuse programme celebrates two decades of making a difference
A substance misuse programme is celebrating two decades of making a vital difference across Northamptonshire, having been praised for saving lives over the past 20 years.
Love Island star Katie Salmon 'pummelled' her boyfriend's second girlfriend in Kettering street in 'planned ambush'
A TV star turned Instagram influencer repeatedly kicked and punched a woman who’d been in a clandestine relationship with her partner after he lured her there on the promise of a new life in Thailand.
CCTV image released after attempted robbery and 'physical struggle' at Northampton supermarket
Police have released a CCTV image of a man they want to speak to following an attempted robbery at a Northampton supermarket.
E-scooter riding thief stole tools from van in Northampton during early morning incident
An e-scooter rider stole tools from a van in Northampton during an incident in the early hours.
The 10 worst areas for slow internet speed in the UK - full list of 'buffering' hotspots
Expect some buffering when trying to watch Netflix😬
Unions raise patient safety concerns as ambulance provider for Northamptonshire looks to cut number of fast response vehicles
Unions representing ambulance staff have raised patient safety concerns, as the ambulance provider, which covers Northamptonshire, proposes to cut fast response vehicles (FRV).
Reform leader agrees home and hybrid working CAN stay for staff at West Northants Council
West Northamptonshire Council (WNC) has confirmed that staff will still be able to continue hybrid and working from home arrangements, despite national messaging from Reform UK that all should return to the office.
WNC set to buy land off developer on busy Northampton road and build 82 affordable homes – despite over 700 objections
West Northamptonshire Council (WNC) is set to agree plans to buy land off a developer and build 82 affordable homes – despite more than 700 objections from residents to the original proposals.
This £9.99 desktop fan can blast you with 2,400rpm of cooling power
Weighing no more than a smartphone, this quiet and compact fan could be the best tenner you’ll spend all summer – but the Prime Day deal ends soon.
Primary school memories in Northampton: Pupils and teachers in 52 class pictures from years gone by
For some of us, primary school was decades ago, for others it feels like only yesterday.
Dog care business pleased to collaborate with Northants charity to find adorable pooch forever home
A dog care business is over the moon to be collaborating with a Northamptonshire charity, which has already helped an adorable pooch to find his forever home.
This wearable, handheld and desktop fan is now £10.99 in the Prime Day sales
Whether you wear it, wave it, or work with it – this cooling gadget does it all. And now it’s just £10.99 in the Prime Day sales, saving you cash and sweat.
Drug dealer, 19, jailed after search of Northampton home uncovers large quantity of cocaine, heroin and MDMA
A 19-year-old drug dealer has been jailed after a search of a Northampton home uncovered a large quantity of cocaine, heroin and MDMA.
Plans to convert Northampton home into serviced accommodation to go ahead following appeal
Proposals to convert a Northampton home into serviced accommodation have won at appeal, despite prior concerns that it could further threaten parking on a street that already has several HMOs.